This post explains that a little bit: http://brockerhoff.net/blog/2012/09/13/boom-2/
Essentially, his conclusion is that micro USB can't support everything Apple wants the connector to do.
Essentially, his conclusion is that micro USB can't support everything Apple wants the connector to do.
I charge at 2A and it's not burning. Yes you read right. Many modify their chargers to charge at 2A. Also most computers charge them at 0.5A as it's the standard (yes, some charge at 1A).
There no function micro USB cannot do due to less pins, because its 100% digital.
But then, those are just nitpicking and lightning is just fine here.
There's however actual advantages to micro-usb:
- it supports USB3, which is faster than lightning
- everyone and their dog have micro usb cables
- every phone with micro usb works on every device, dock, what not, that has a micro usb and uses usb standards for storage, audio, etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Connector_USB_3_IMGP6033_w...
No, I can't just use an adapter - I have a head unit in my car that gives me some fantastic functionality, integration with the GPS, Pandora, iPod, iTunes. I thought "Great, I can upgrade, use the adapter..." - sorry, no can do. The adapter doesn't support "iPod Out" which means no remote control of devices.
Same for my bedside alarm clock, and it having the ability to wake me with my playlist, or control tracks from the console, no more 'remote control' for it.
So so so frustrated.
According to the article, and it's probably true, the limitation is on phone's end, not the port.
>every phone with micro usb works on every device, dock
Lighting is cleary better for docks, it's two side, slide-in design with lock. I hate using micro-usb every time when I charge my kindle.